Model Year | 2011 | 2013 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 103.9 in | 8.7 in |
Length | 197.1 in | 174.8 in | 22.3 in |
Width | 78.9 in | 73.0 in | 5.9 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 64.4 in | 6 in |
Curb Weight | 4752 lb. | 3466 lb. | 1286 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 4.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 39.1 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.3 in | 56.7 in | 4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 53.7 in | 3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.4 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 38.5 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.0 in | 55.1 in | 5.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 49.1 in | 7.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.9 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.8 in | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.8 in | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.7 in | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.2 in | 0.0 in | 33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 34.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 26.1 ft3 | -5.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 26.1 | 17.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | 26.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Ford Explorer.
2013 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV | Seats are just not comfortable for any trips lasting more than an hour. I'm 6'1 and my wife is 5'6" and we both found the seats to be uncomfortable on long trips see full Kia Sportage review |